The Martini and Koelink gardens (in Vancouver)

This post wraps up the Saturday garden stops from last June's Study Weekend in Vancouver, BC. All that's left are the Sunday gardens! Do not worry, there are five of them—so still lots to see.The description of the Martini garden: "I fell in love with this 1924 bungalow on a deep lot when I saw the "For Sale" sign while dog walking in 2013. I moved 120 plants (divisions and cuttings) from my old place to expand on the beautiful but young garden started by the previous owner. I had the hardscaping done by Stellar Landscaping and splurge on three large trees, but have done 99% of the rest of the work myself."
Eryngium of some type.
We saw lots of hosta over this weekend event.
I think this one is Hosta 'Striptease'—horrible name!
What interesting layered planting, and with mahonia berries!


Looking back at the Martini house.
Now we're at the Koelink garden.

"This lush four season Woodland Garden surrounding a Cape Cod style house relies on the strength of its hardscape designed by Ron Rule in 2000. The garden is filled with treasures planted with an artist's eye, with much emphasis on combining foliage, texture, colour and form."
Nice art-glass sidelights.
Heading around to the back garden.
Once I came around the side of the house there was a lovely sitting area with comfy furniture and potted plants. There were folks relaxing and chatting so I didn't take any photos there and continued on along what must be the garage. This is the gate into the garden from the back alley.



The next space was a long rectangle with the potted hosta at the far end. There was a bench to sit and take it all in, but that bench was occupied so I skirted around it snapping these photos.


Looking back towards the garage, aforementioned bench out of frame on the right.
Pulled back but focused on the same area. You can see the fellow enjoying the view from the bench.
A peek into the greenhouse...
More stunning hosta foliage.
And a red-stemmed polygonatum wraps up this post.